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Each summer, the Guild celebrates our hard work preserving and maintaining our vessels by coming together to go sailing on board Gazela. From training sails on the Delaware River to participating in festivals up and down the Eastern Seaboard, these monthly ventures allow members of the PSPG community to highlight Gazela's history while practicing their skills as mariners and crew. ​

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Our Introduction to the Guild and Vessel Familiarization classes are open to the public, including interested volunteers and would-be members who want to learn more about the history of the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild, our vessels, and what it means to be a part of the PSPG community. All other training classes, including full days of crew training, require active membership status.

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To participate in our sails, you must be a current PSPG member and complete Line Handling and How to Be a Good Shipmate Level I classes. For a full list of sailing requirements to determine your eligibility, be sure to review our updated sailing policy. If you have questions about your eligibility or membership status, please reach out to us here.

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​Level 1 training classes are offered on a quarterly basis.  Other training classes as interest permits. ​